TIGECYCLINE belongs to the class of 'antibiotics,' primarily used to treat bacterial infections like abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. TIGECYCLINE does not work for viral infections, such as common cold and flu.
TIGECYCLINE contains 'Tigecycline' that belongs to the class of 'glycylcyclines'. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.
TIGECYCLINE will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of TIGECYCLINE based on your medical condition. Like all medicines, TIGECYCLINE also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of TIGECYCLINE include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and abnormal liver function tests. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to TIGECYCLINE or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). TIGECYCLINE is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking TIGECYCLINE. TIGECYCLINE can make you feel dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. TIGECYCLINE is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
Bacterial infections.
TIGECYCLINE contains 'Tigecycline,' a broad-spectrum glycylcycline antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, such as abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and inhibits bacterial reproduction.
Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), and pancreatitis. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like TIGECYCLINE. Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhoea following Tigecycline therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since TIGECYCLINE may affect vaccines' activity. TIGECYCLINE may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out. TIGECYCLINE is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby. Please seek medical advice if you are breastfeeding before taking TIGECYCLINE. TIGECYCLINE causes dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. TIGECYCLINE is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: TIGECYCLINE may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin) and decrease the efficacy of oral contraceptives.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake while using TIGECYCLINE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking TIGECYCLINE, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis and pancreatitis.
Avoid taking alcohol while using TIGECYCLINE since it may worsen the side effects.
TIGECYCLINE is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby, including toxic effects on skeletal formation. Please consult your doctor before taking TIGECYCLINE if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
It is not known if TIGECYCLINE is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking TIGECYCLINE if you are breastfeeding.
You may experience dizziness as one of the side effects of TIGECYCLINE. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking TIGECYCLINE. TIGECYCLINE should be used caution in cases of severe liver disease.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking TIGECYCLINE. Dose adjustment may be required.
TIGECYCLINE is not recommended for children younger than eight years old.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.